Located in Cheongho-dong, Abai Village bears a history of displaced people’s distress. The village was formed by refugees of the Korean War from North Korea, mainly from Hamgyeong-do Province. The word “abai” is a dialect of Hamgyeong-do that means a friendly old man like a grandfather. Visitors to Abai Village can get a sense of displaced people’s life and story, which fade away into a chapter of history. Although it has lost its original appearance now, old shacks without a gate still remain here and there. Mural paintings on the wall show the sentiment of nostalgia about their hometown and express sorrow and hard life of displaced people, who lived from hand to mouth by fishing and doing physical labor. The original houses built by refugees in the village were restored into the Refugee Village at the Sokcho Museum. Abai Village is also known as a filming location for the Korean TV drama Autumn in My Heart, attracting a lot of visitors and becoming a major attraction in Sokcho. The restaurant alley is packed with cafes and North Korean food restaurants serving local dishes such as Hamheung-style cold buckwheat noodles, stuffed squid, and North Korean-style sausage soup.
information
- Film Locations Kbs Drama Autumn In My Heart 2000
- Admission Fees Free
- Restrooms Available
- Available Facilities Abai Village Ferry
- Interpretation Services Offered Not Available
- Experience age Open To Visitors Of All Ages
- Experience guide Sightseeing
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-33-639-2690
- Parking facilities Available 50 Spaces
- Rest day N A Open All Year Round
- Hours of operation Open 24 Hr
location
122-1, Cheongho-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do